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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 298.29 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 298.29 and 166.84 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 298.29 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/298.29 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 298.29 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 49,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,766.70/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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